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RGood · 05-08-2008, 12:00 AM

I own the 1525 (in scratch brush finish - the copper is almost pink - if you've ever scrubbed copper pots - aka Revereware - with the Comet like copper cleaner - you'll know the color).

Have had the horn for 5+ years and haven't scratched it in my gentle use of it. From handling and cleaning it and general use - including loaning it to friends to take home and try - hasn't been damaged or dented or scratched yet. Its not like you can run your fingernail over it and scratch it - seems like any other lacquer finish horn as far as durability of finish and propensity to dent or not dent.

As to how it plays - my amateur lips do it no justice - but this horn is really easy to play - to bend notes. Just a great sound, great valves, responsive. Slots really well (I've loaned it to some good players who told me so and had to fight to get it back from them...). I use a GR FL mpc with it. You definitely feel the weight of the horn and size of the bell when you hold it - but what a sound - that can also project.

Also own the Yamaha Bobby Shew 6310Z in lacquer paired with the Bobby Shew mpc. (Make sure you use light weight oil - like Hetman's with the Bobby Shew - or they'll gum up on you and feel sluggish.) Sweet horn - more airy traditional sound. Compared to the 1525 - a light lighter - and a smaller bell - but again a sweet sound.

If you get the chance - go to the Kanstul showroom & factory in Anaheim - call first to find out what they have in stock in the showroom if your intent is to try everything. I had the opportunity and enjoyed it greatly. Just great people to talk to at Kanstul and great product.

Bought the Kanstul through Chuck Levin's - great folks there too.

Best advice is to try as many of the horns as you can - you'll narrow down real fast. Dillon's in NJ is a great place for hands on - used and new.

Best of luck in your quest.

05-08-2008, 12:00 AM	#14 (permalink)
RGood Pianissimo User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Deep in the heart of TX Posts: 126	Re: Kanstul Signature ZKF 1525 Flugelhorn I own the 1525 (in scratch brush finish - the copper is almost pink - if you've ever scrubbed copper pots - aka Revereware - with the Comet like copper cleaner - you'll know the color). Have had the horn for 5+ years and haven't scratched it in my gentle use of it. From handling and cleaning it and general use - including loaning it to friends to take home and try - hasn't been damaged or dented or scratched yet. Its not like you can run your fingernail over it and scratch it - seems like any other lacquer finish horn as far as durability of finish and propensity to dent or not dent. As to how it plays - my amateur lips do it no justice - but this horn is really easy to play - to bend notes. Just a great sound, great valves, responsive. Slots really well (I've loaned it to some good players who told me so and had to fight to get it back from them...). I use a GR FL mpc with it. You definitely feel the weight of the horn and size of the bell when you hold it - but what a sound - that can also project. Also own the Yamaha Bobby Shew 6310Z in lacquer paired with the Bobby Shew mpc. (Make sure you use light weight oil - like Hetman's with the Bobby Shew - or they'll gum up on you and feel sluggish.) Sweet horn - more airy traditional sound. Compared to the 1525 - a light lighter - and a smaller bell - but again a sweet sound. If you get the chance - go to the Kanstul showroom & factory in Anaheim - call first to find out what they have in stock in the showroom if your intent is to try everything. I had the opportunity and enjoyed it greatly. Just great people to talk to at Kanstul and great product. Bought the Kanstul through Chuck Levin's - great folks there too. Best advice is to try as many of the horns as you can - you'll narrow down real fast. Dillon's in NJ is a great place for hands on - used and new. Best of luck in your quest. __________________ Kanstul 1525 Flugel Yamaha Bobby Shew 6310Z Flugel 1967 Getzen Eterna (my 2nd - still going strong after all these years) 1961 Olds Ambassador (my 1st...battered, bruised, & passed around but back home)